Vancouver – The BC Federation of Labour is urging the Fair Wages Commission to set a swift timeline for reaching a $15/hour minimum wage and to eliminate discriminatory exemptions. […] Read the whole post.

President of B.C. Building Trades Union says safety standards remain unnervingly low. In January 1981, four workers died during the construction of the Bentall Centre when a fly-form used for […] Read the whole post.

JANUARY 2, 2018 from the Electrical Worker Business Manager Jason Tibbs said Regina, Saskatchewan, Local 2067 has had a non-adversarial relationship with the conservative provincial legislature for the last […] Read the whole post.

Professionalism in Action A 2015 Angie’s List member survey showed that when customers expressed dissatisfaction, 80 percent of the time, their complaint was a lack of professionalism. More than […] Read the whole post.

Organizations from different sectors across the country representing over 4 million Canadians have come together to form the new Canadian Coalition for Tax Fairness — in support […] Read the whole post.

Sunday, October 1, 2017 The Canadian Labour Congress is congratulating Jagmeet Singh on a decisive win in today’s New Democatic Party leadership vote. “On the first ballot, Jagmeet […] Read the whole post.

VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour supports the efforts of the federal government to close tax loopholes that disproportionately benefit wealthy Canadians. “Tax fairness is a critical […] Read the whole post.

Learn more about Klein Electrician of the Year Regional Winner, Jimmy Ferris who has now gone on to be the overall winner. (unfortunately Canadian electricians were not eligible) […] Read the whole post.

By Jim Sinclair On June 2, 1967, leaders representing more than 40,000 B.C. construction unions met to formally accept the charter creating the B.C. and Yukon Territory Building […] Read the whole post.

In collaboration with the aboriginal community and the building trades, Vancouver, British Columbia, Local 213 led a pilot program to recruit and train aboriginal youth interested in pursuing […] Read the whole post.

by RUSSELL HIXSON Jul 27, 2017 A new study by the Labourers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) shows that efforts to improve the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) may […] Read the whole post.

By Christopher Pollon • Saturday, June 17, 201 taken from DeSmog Canada A race to expand B.C. natural gas pipelines and infrastructure is on, signalling two possible outcomes: the death of our […] Read the whole post.

Special to The Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Aug. 02, 2017 5:00AM EDT Petronas did Canada a favour. Just ask Australia After years of waffling, Malaysia’s state-owned Petronas finally […] Read the whole post.

In Canada, young workers are three times more likely to be injured or killed in a workplace accident than their more experienced counterparts. That’s why an organization called My […] Read the whole post.

After more than a decade of planning and construction –and watchful attempts at destruction—the most advanced space telescope in history left the hands of members of Baltimore Local […] Read the whole post.

As you might expect, on Day 1 of the Clean Energy Ministerial gathering in Beijing, the hallways were filled with discussions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the […] Read the whole post.

Saskatchewan has developed a bit of a negative reputation on the environmental front lately. Guess that’s what happens when a premier threatens to sue the federal government over mandated carbon […] Read the whole post.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 The Canadian Labour Congress joins workers’ advocates celebrating today’s announcement that the Ontario government will raise the provincial minimum wage to $15 an hour […] Read the whole post.

After three weeks of nail-biting, British Columbians finally have a clearer sense of what’s in store for the province as the NDP and Greens released their cooperation agreement today. The 10-page agreement establishes […] Read the whole post.

After nearly 50 years of service to the IBEW and the North American organized labor movement, International Secretary-Treasurer Salvatore J. Chilia announced his retirement March 20. “We all […] Read the whole post.

Every year workers, families, employers, and communities come together at ceremonies held around the province to remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational […] Read the whole post.

IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson opened the 2017 Construction and Maintenance Conference with a strong message around growth and recruiting new talent into our union. Diversity […] Read the whole post.

Compared to the significant announcements made in the 2016 budget and fall economic statement, Wednesday’s federal budget is much more modest, lacking the same ambition to address the […] Read the whole post.

United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex recognized nine different community-boosting individuals and organizations on March 29 at the 2017 I Believe in My Community awards at Caesars Windsor. About 300 people […] Read the whole post.

The Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program was created to recognize women who are members of the Canadian Building Trades, and to bring awareness of employment opportunities for women in […] Read the whole post.

After nearly 50 years of service to the IBEW and the North American organized labor movement, International Secretary-Treasurer Salvatore J. Chilia announced his retirement March 20. “We […] Read the whole post.

The two members were accepted to the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference, a two-week training designed to develop young leaders who have the potential to hold senior […] Read the whole post.

March 15, 2017 Aaron Zboch-Alves and Greg McFarlane are following a tradition of new leadership in the IBEW’s First District. Greg Wright, then business representative of Fredericton, New Brunswick, […] Read the whole post.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Lonnie R. Stephenson issued the following statement regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Rover Pipeline. “FERC’s approval of the […] Read the whole post.

IBEW Salutes Women in the Electrical Industry March 7, 2017 Kathy Choquette, IBEW member and construction and maintenance electrician. OCOT photo. As International Women’s Day is coming up […] Read the whole post.

Please respect the unions’ picket lines in the following disputes,and do not patronize these businesses until the dispute is settled. BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) vs Justice Institute […] Read the whole post.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Lonnie R. Stephenson issued the following statement regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Rover Pipeline. “FERC’s approval of the […] Read the whole post.

January 25, 2017 | News Release Vancouver – Yesterday, Premier Clark announced more than $13 million in funding to expand and renovate trades apprenticeship training facilities at North […] Read the whole post.

Local 529 received accolades from a contractor/project manager commending a great job by local union members on the Saskatoon Civic Centre project. Project Manager Andrew Fettback, an IBEW […] Read the whole post.

ALMOST EVERY UNIONIZED TRADESPERSON can list all the advantages that come with union membership: benefits, pension, priority given to safety, training, mentorship and someone to watch your back. […] Read the whole post.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 By Barb Byers and Marie Clarke Walker On Saturday, January 21, 2017, people of all genders, ages, races, abilities, backgrounds, and orientations will take […] Read the whole post.

Engaging people in politics is a difficult task. Many people are politically apathetic. In the majority of provincial and federal elections, nearly 40% of eligible voters do not […] Read the whole post.

To mark December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Canada’s unions are calling on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to follow […] Read the whole post.

The BC Federation of Labour re-elected its president Irene Lanzinger and secretary-treasurer Aaron Ekman at its convention in Vancouver on Thursday. The BCFED represents more than 500,000 union […] Read the whole post.

Thursday, December 1, 2016 Canada’s unions are calling on the Liberal government to keep its election promise on electoral reform and introduce legislation for a made-in-Canada proportional […] Read the whole post.

Writers and video producers from the IBEW Media Department won 18 International Labor Communications Awards including the Steinbock Award, the single highest honor for journalistic excellence. Len Shindel […] Read the whole post.

Please respect the unions’ picket lines in the following disputes, and do not patronize these businesses until the dispute is settled. United Steel Workers (USW) vs Kootenay Savings Credit […] Read the whole post.

Henry Miller, who died more than 110-years ago, was the founder, first president and driving force behind the first union of electrical workers in North America the International […] Read the whole post.

Recently, there has been a great deal of attention given to the problem of workplace absenteeism. According to the most recent information from Statistics Canada, the average Canadian […] Read the whole post.

The 39th International Convention was gaveled to a close by International President Lonnie R. Stephenson on Friday, Sept. 23. The seventh IBEW convention in the union’s home town […] Read the whole post.

On a worksite, everyone has varying levels of responsibility for workplace health and safety. You should know and understand your responsibilities — and those of others. If you’re a […] Read the whole post.

WEST VANCOUVER, BC – COAST SALISH TERRITORY – The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released a report on Indigenous child poverty rates made possible by the availability […] Read the whole post.

Henry Miller, who died more than 110-years ago, was the founder, first president and driving force behind the first union of electrical workers in North America the International […] Read the whole post.

from: Ray Keen, Business Manager Brothers and Sisters, I have just received a letter from Brother Joseph Lorenzo, Business Manager of Local #191, Everett Washington. He informs me […] Read the whole post.

BC Building Trades and IBEW local union #1003 collected over $1200 for diabetes research on Saturday, June 18th. A big thanks to everyone that contributed. People really opened […] Read the whole post.

Cranbrook/ʔa·kisk̓ aqǂiʔit – Over 70 elected officials and senior management from Ktunaxa Communities, the Ktunaxa Nation Council and the Regional District of East Kootenay gathered on March 10th […] Read the whole post.

Yaqan Nukiy Historically and since time immemorial, the Lower Kootenay Band, locally known as Yaqan Nukiy were the original inhabitants of the Lower Kootenay area. The name Yaqan […] Read the whole post.

This fact sheet has been created to help you understand racial discrimination in B.C. If you have any questions, please contact the BC Human Rights Clinic. Contact information is available […] Read the whole post.

Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning. Every year workers, families, employers, and others come together at ceremonies held around the province to remember […] Read the whole post.

The labour movement is essential to making the transition to a sustainable green economy, which includes good, family supporting, community sustaining, green jobs. “We have an opportunity. British […] Read the whole post.

A look inside the powerhouse in the first decade of the 20th century. — Image Credit: Courtesy Touchstones Nelson April 23, 1892: Nelson Electric Light Co. is incorporated with […] Read the whole post.

When unions and management work together to level the playing field in today’s global market, workers win. That was the message IBEW International President Lonnie R. Stephenson took […] Read the whole post.

The Ontario Construction Secretariat has prepared this quick info sheet to help our industry share the positive results of this research with our partners, clients and stakeholders. Read the whole post.

The federal government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will repeal two highly controversial anti-union laws passed by the former Conservative government. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour MaryAnn […] Read the whole post.

Agency failing to properly track ‘deficiencies in company compliance,’ audit finds. By Andrew Nikiforuk A federal government audit has slammed the National Energy Board, the agency responsible for policing […] Read the whole post.

Greetings, Earlier today the Minister for National Revenue, Hon. Diane Lebouthillier, P.C., M.P., announced that the reporting requirements for labour organizations and labour trusts, arising from Private Members […] Read the whole post.

Unions Boost Democracy and Prosperity for All On any given day across Canada, thousands of unionized workers are engaged in making their workplaces, communities and country better. They may […] Read the whole post.

Season’s Greetings: Please find attached correspondence from IVP Daniels pertaining to the 2015/2016 First District Scholarships and an application form. These are to be shared with your members. […] Read the whole post.

Checking in on our deflating market, punctured by Christy Clark’s big plan. By Will McMartin Ssssss…like air slowly escaping out of a bicycle tire, British Columbia’s economy is […] Read the whole post.

We’re 500,000 strong – working to build a strong and fair Canada. Let’s Build Canada is a coalition of Building Trade Construction Unions representing workers from thousands of […] Read the whole post.

SIGN THE PETITION In 2012 two sawmill explosions rocked the province of British Columbia. Four workers were killed, others were seriously injured by the inferno. The workers complained […] Read the whole post.

http://opinion.financialpost.com/2012/09/06/union-debate-more-open-than-you/ some further explanation on the Merit (anti-union) organizations attack on your benefits and services which you receive through your union dues. Read the whole post.

February 3, 2012 Toronto hotel fined over worker using metal pliers in electrical panel The Ontario Ministry of Labour announced Friday that an Ontario court fined the Sheraton […] Read the whole post.

every jobsite where you are potentially exposed to live equipment ,should implement a lock-out procedure to ensure that you are protected from electrocution hazards. this is a guide […] Read the whole post.

For those brothers and sisters working out of jurisdiction. As most of you know the EI regulations state that voluntarily leaving your employment, without just cause, disqualifies you […] Read the whole post.

Safety on the Job – Extension cords, power tools and grounding Many of our workplaces utilize ground –fault circuit interruptors (GFCI) to protect workers using power tools from […] Read the whole post.